These dumplings are soft and perfect!
To Cook Chicken And Make Broth:
- 1 whole chicken , thawed and cleaned (remove and discard giblets from cavity)
- 1/2 cup carrots , celery, and onion (OPTIONAL-to flavor the chicken broth)
- Water to completely cover chicken in a large stockpot.
To Make The Dumplings:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 heaping Tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup HOT water
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
To finish soup:
- Two large chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup water mixed with 2 Tablespoons flour
- Salt and Pepper , to taste (approx. 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper)
For directions, visit The Grateful Girl Cooks.
